Technical Sales Representative - WT Sasolburg

Buckman; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Representative based in Sasolburg. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a scientific discipline and at least 2 years of relevant sales experience. Responsibilities include maintaining account sustainability, expanding business, and supporting technical services, all in alignment with company strategies. A valid Driver's License is required for this role, which offers potential for significant professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant technical sales experience, or 10 years relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Self-motivated and able to handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sustainability and growth of specific accounts.
• Retain and expand business, achieving sales and profit margins.
• Support the Account manager in implementing Continuous Improvements.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Sales Representative - WT Sasolburg

A Technical Sales Representative (Account Representative) position ha s become available in the IWT Division within the Petrochemical industries, based in S asolburg .

Qualifications :

• A Degree or National Diploma or equivalent in Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Me tallurgy / Chemical Engineering is a pre-requisite .

Experience :

• A Minimum of 2 years rele vant technical sales experience , or 10 years relevant experience.

Exposure to/ Experience in the following will be a significant advantage:

• Petrochemical Process treatment
• Boiler water treatment
• Raw water flocculation treatment
• Cooling water treatment
• Having done internal service inspections of related equipment at customer’ sites
• Experience in polymer application to solid/ liquid separation.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Ensure sustainability and growth of a specific account/accounts by conducting the following activities in acc ordance with “The Buckman Way”
• Retain and expand business to grow sales and profit margins to achieve business objectives
• Ensure existing applications and equipment are maintained and technical services are performe d to ensure optimal performance
• Ensure that the sales efforts are aligned with Buckman marketing strategy
• Maintain and improve SHERQ performance to deliver targeted sales at the lowe st possible risk to the company
• Support the Account manager in managing and implementing Continuous Improvements and Projects

The successful candidate will be a people-person, practically orientated, able to handle pressure, a problem solver and a team member who is self-motivated. They must be able to communicate at all levels, be organized and self-disciplined . Candidate needs to be computer literate in Microsoft packages, and understand business systems and be able to produce technical reports. Th is p osition requires the candidate to have a Driver’s Lic ense . The career is challenging with exceptional growth possibility.

Equity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be short listed. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider yourself unsuccessful.